2011.5 Citroen BERLINGO FIRST wheel

69 DRIVING
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FRONT AIRBAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,
except in cases where the passen-
ger airbag is disarmed, in the event
of a serious front impact applied in
the impact zone A
in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-
zontal plane and from the front of the
vehicle towards the rear. The airbag
infl ates between the front occupant of
the vehicle and the fascia to cushion
his forward movement. The airbags
therefore limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
work in conjunction with the force-lim-
iting seat belts. The electronic detec-
tors register and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle in the im-
pact detection zones (see diagram):
if the triggering threshold is reached,
the airbags infl ate instantly and pro-
tect the occupants of the vehicle.

Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone. Immediately after the impact, the
airbags defl ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder the visibility of the oc-
cupants nor their exit if necessary
from the vehicle.
The airbags are not deployed in the
case of minor impacts, rear impacts
or in certain roll-over conditions. The
seat belt is suffi cient to ensure maxi-
mum protection in these situations.
The seriousness of a collision de-
pends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of the collision.

Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.


Note
: the gas escaping from
the airbags can be a minor
irritant.

71 DRIVING
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SIDE AIRBAGS *
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The airbags may
no longer be triggered in the event of
a serious impact.

Airbags malfunction

For the front and lateral
airbags to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following
safety rules:



●
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

●
Sit in a normal upright position.

●
Do not leave anything between
the occupants and the airbags
(child, animal, object, ...).
This could hamper the operation
of the airbags or injure the occu-
pants.

●
All work on the airbag systems
is strictly prohibited unless it is
carried out by trained staff of the
CITROËN network.

●
After an accident or if the ve-
hicle has been stolen or broken
into, have the airbag systems
checked.

Front airbags


●
Do not drive holding the steer-
ing wheel by its spokes or resting
your hands on the centre part of
the wheel.

●
Passengers must not place their
feet on the dashboard.

●
Smoke as little as possible; de-
ployment of the airbags can
cause burns or the risk of injury
from a cigarette or pipe.

●
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.


Lateral airbags *


●
Only put approved covers on the
front seats. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

●
Do not fi x or attach anything to
the front seat backs. This could
cause injury to the chest or arms
when the lateral airbag infl ates.

●
Do not sit with the upper part of
the body any nearer to the door
than necessary.

The side airbags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The triggering of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B
, perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The side airbag
infl ates between the front occupant
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.

*
According to version.

79 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A WHEEL


Parking the vehicle


-
If possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.

- Apply the handbrake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst or
reverse gear.




Removing a wheel



- Chock the rear of the wheel di-
agonally opposite the wheel to be
changed, using the chock 2
.

- Remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1
, by pulling at the
valve passage hole.

- Slacken the wheel bolts.

- Place the jack under the locat-
ing point on the sub-frame A

that is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
in contact with the ground.

- Extend the jack, completely un-
screw the bolts and remove the
wheel.

Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
The wheel is located outside the ve-
hicle, under the rear fl oor, supported
by a metal carrier.


- Remove the jack and the wheelbrace 1
, secured behind the driv-
er's seat.

- Remove the jack and the wheelbrace 1
secured in an interior hous-
ing above the rear right wheel.

- Using the wheelbrace 1
, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt,
located on the inside near the closing system.

- Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.

- Remove the chock 2
located in the spare wheel.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
80 -
For your safety, always
change a wheel:

Refitting the wheel



- After positioning the wheel, lightly
pre-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.

-
Compress the jack and release it.


- Fully tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.

- Replace the trim, starting at the
valve passage hole, and press it
on using the palm of the hand.



Replacing the wheel in the
carrier


- Replace the chock 2
in the wheel.

- Replace the wheel in the carrier.

- Lift the wheel then the carrier and
reposition the hook.

- Do not forget to fully tighten the
spare wheel carrier retaining bolt.

-
Stow the wheelbrace 1
and the jack.
After changing the wheel


- Have the tightening of the bolts
and the pressure of the spare tyre
checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer.

- Have the punctured tyre repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.



- on level, stable and non slippery
ground,

- with the handbrake applied,

- with fi rst or reverse gear en-
gaged,

- with the vehicle chocked,

- making absolutely sure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait in a safe location.
Never go underneath the vehicle
when it is raised using the jack only.
The jack and the tool kit are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.

81 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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SPECIAL FEATURES
OF ALLOY WHEELS


Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is equipped with a
steel spare wheel, when fi tting it, it is
normal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the cone-shape of each bolt.

Fitting snow tyres
If you fi t snow tyres that are mounted
on steel rims onto your vehicle, it is
essential
that you use special bolts
available from your CITROËN dealer.


* According to model and country.

ANTI-THEFT BOLT *

If your wheels are fi tted with an anti-
theft bolt (one per wheel), it must be
unscrewed using an anti-theft socket
(which was given to you on delivery
of your vehicle along with the dupli-
cate keys and the confi dential card)
and the wheelbrace.

Note:
make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the top of
the anti-theft socket. This will enable
you to obtain a duplicate anti-theft
socket from your
CITROËN dealer.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
82 -
CHANGING A BULB

Front lamps

To replace a dipped/main beam
headlamp or sidelamp bulb:

Remove the grille



- Remove the screw ( 1
).

- Unclip the lug ( A
) of carrier ( 2
) on
each side.

- Remove the grille ( 3
).
Partially remove the wheelarch liner


- Remove the screws ( 1
),

- Remove the screw ( 2
),

- Remove the plastic pins ( 3
).

95 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Without lifting
(four wheels on the ground)
You must always use a towbar.

By lifting
(two wheels only on the ground)
It is preferable to lift the vehicle by
the wheels.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE


From the front or the rear
Attach the towbar to the towing eye.
Never use the radiator cross-
member.
When towing another vehicle,
it must freewheel.
Place the gearbox in "neutral".
Failure to observe this instruction
may result in damage to certain brak-
ing components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine
is started again.

97 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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ACCESSORIES

These accessories and parts, hav-
ing been tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your vehicle. A wide range of rec-
ommended accessories and original
parts is offered.

The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
Automobiles CITROËN may
result in the failure of your vehicle's
electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning. You are advised
to contact a representative of the
Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and ac-
cessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold or operated, it is
compulsory to have a high visibility
safety jacket, warning triangle and
replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.

Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...

Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility safety jacket,
rear parking assistance, warning tri-
angle, ...


Audio equipment, hands-free kit,
speakers, CD changer, navigation, ...
Regardless of the audio and telemat-
ic equipment offered on the market,
the technical constraints linked with
the fi tting of equipment of these fami-
lies of products mean that the spe-
cial features of the equipment and
its compatibility with the capacities
of the your vehicle's standard equip-
ment must be taken into account.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer
for information before fi tting such
equipment.
Front mud fl aps, rear mud fl aps,
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, ...

Range of professional equipment
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which must be fi tted by the CITROËN
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
fl oor.


Protective grilles.


Installation of
radiocommunication transmitters
Before installing accessory radio-
communication transmitters with an
external aerial on your vehicle, you
are advised to contact a representa-
tive of the CITROËN marque.

Range of comfort, leisure and
maintenance equipment

Front seat covers compatible with
airbags, bench, rubber mats, carpet
mats, snow chains, blind, tailgate
bicycle carrier, roof bars (max load
120 kg), transverse roof bars (max
load 100 kg), ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
are positioned correctly,

-
never fi t one mat on top of another.



For any work on your vehicle,
use a qualifi ed workshop that
has the technical information,
competence and equipment
required, which a CITROËN dealer
is able to provide. The CITROËN Network will inform
you of the specifi cations (frequency
band, maximum output power, aerial
position, specifi c installation condi-
tions) of the transmitters which can be
fi tted, in accordance with the Motor
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/CE).